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War Beneath the Sea

Submarine Conflict During World War II

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War Beneath the Sea

By: Peter Padfield
Narrated by: Chris MacDonnell
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Sweeping from the frigid waters of the North Atlantic to the steaming South Pacific, this riveting chronicle of submarine warfare is the first to cover all the major submarine campaigns of the war, describing, in detail, the operations of the British, American, Japanese, Italian, and German submarine and anti-submarine forces.

Beginning with a vivid re-creation of the sinking of the passenger liner Athenia by a German U-boat in September 1939, critically acclaimed military historian Peter Padfield's compelling narrative casts an unflinching eye on the devastating consequences of maritime warfare. The often harrowing encounters unfold with urgency and power, balanced by his keen sense of objectivity and perspective.

Exploring the full spectrum of the submarine and anti-submarine warfare experience, this brilliantly detailed account pulls no punches. Facts and figures that stagger the imagination are revealed in starkly human terms, and disturbing questions abound. Padfield addresses the controversial issues raised with candor and insight, and the result is not only an impressive achievement but a milestone work in the history of the 20th century.

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This is an excellent story of the men who served on the subs , from all combatants. it really takes you down with the Submariners and I was left with nothing but total respect for the men who served on them.

Awsome !

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Loved it , has to be the most in depth of any WW2 submarine books out there. Bonus chapters leading to and end of war makes this compelling book one of the best.

I'm so glad this is on Audible . It's going to be hard
to find any other Audible books this good on this genre.

Informed and Entertaining

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books as well researched as this are not written anymore. This is a valuable find. If you enjoy hearing from a master of research AND storytelling then this is the book for you.

Highly recommended

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Genuinely the best book I've read covering submarine warfare in WWII, in all theatres of operation. A fascinating and in-depth book

Comprehensive!

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Lengthy but always enthralling stories of the human experience of submarine warfare in WW2. Well narrated and researched telling of this now, hard to imagine experience. Not focused on one side of the conflict, but encompassing all .

Incredibly detailed stories

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